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Mrs. Marie A. Sensabaugh Pruitt, 46, gently closed her eyes and went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, Monday, March 8,
2010 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 16, 1963 in Kingsport, TN after graduating from Dobyns- Bennett high School in 1981, she later
went on to graduate from Barton’s School of Cosmetology in Kingsport and was employed
at Marcleen’s Beauty Salon in Church Hill. She also was a Certified Nursing Assistant, working in Kingsport,
TN, Sulligent, Alabama and Aberdeen, Mississippi. She married in 1996 and resided in Mississippi until she returned to this
area in 2006. Marie was preceded in death by her parents. Mr. James W. Sensabaugh and Mrs. Josephine McKinney Sensabaugh; grandparents,
Mr. Nicholas and Mrs. Cora McKinney, Mrs. Willie Mae Sensabaugh, Mrs. Margaret and Mr. Richard Sensabaugh; several Aunts and Uncles. Survived by a very special God-Son, Dimingo (Sarah) Hale and sons; husband, Mr. Robert Pruitt, Jr. Mississippi; sisters,
Mrs. Cora (Rick) Taylor, Mrs. Dorothy Sensabaugh and Mrs. LaMona Derr; brother,
Mr. James P. Sensabaugh, nieces and nephews, Daryl A. Hughes, II (Kayla), James Adrian Sensabaugh, Krystal Derr, Jessica and
Brittany Sensabaugh; great niece, Tiara Hughes; and a host aunts, uncles and cousins Funeral Service for Mrs. Marie A. Sensabaugh Pruitt will be conducted Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. from the
Full Gospel Mission Church 740 East Sevier Ave. with Pastor Gearldine Swagerty, officiating. Interment will follow at Tri
City Memory Garden. The family will receive friends from 12 noon till the hour of service. Friends may call her sister's residence on 1229 Garden Drive at any time.
Mr. James Otis Payne Mr. James Otis Payne, 76, 1208 Texas Ave. Bristol,
VA. Departed this life early Tuesday morning, March 2, 2010 at his home. A loving
husband, stepfather and grandfather (Pap), Otis was a loving family man. Born on August 28, 1933, he was the son of the late
Jim and Lucy Payne. Otis was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church in Bristol. A member D.A.V. Chapter 40. Otis Served in
the United States Army during the Korean War. His military decorations are a service Medal, United Nations Service and Bronze
Service Stars, Army of occupation. Otis was employed by Tri-Cities Security and a faithful
addition to the family business B & L Tamales. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased in death
by his sister, Mrs. Lorraine Bowers; and his brother, Mr. George Payne. Survived by his loving wife, Mrs. Lois V. Payne; 4
stepchildren, Mrs. Denise (Lee) Wagner, Mrs. Charlotte Stanton, Mrs. Valerie Fugate & Mr. Raphael (Willie) Cansler; and
a host of grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral Service for Mr. Payne will be conducted 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W.A. Johnson, Officiating. The family will receive friends from
2:00 p.m. till the hour of service. The Interment Service will be held at V.A. National Cemetery on March 8, 2010 at 11:00
a.m. The cortege will depart Lee Street Baptist Church at 10:00 a.m.
Mrs. Bettye J. Hughes Ms. Bettye J. Hughes,
75, 25 Court Drive departed this life Thursday February 25, 2010 at NHC Healthcare of Bristol. Ms. Hughes was born and
lived her entire life in Bristol. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Predeceased in death by her
parents: Mr. Ulysses and Mrs. Sarah Hughes, two brothers William “Jack” Hughes and David Hughes. Survivors include: Daughter
Mrs. LaChelle Hinton, one brother Allen (Roberta) Hughes, two sisters Ms. Gloria Jean Hughes and Mrs. Barbara Lewis. One grandson,
LaMar Hinton, 2 great grandchildren, Avahn Hinton-Gray, Jovari DePrese Dean and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service for Mrs. Hughes
will be conducted at 12 Noon on Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum with Rev. William J. Reid officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service. Interment to follow. Mr. Anthony Mark Scales Mr. Anthony Mark Scales, 621 Buckner Street Apt. 1 Bristol, VA. Departed this life on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Wellmont
Hospice Center. Proceeded in death by his Grandmother & Grandfather, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scales; brother, Mr. Michael “Chop”
Scales. Survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary H. Delapp; step-father, Mr. Charles Ed Delapp; one sister, Cheryle Scales Hutchinson;4
step daughters, Sandy Oliver, Renee’ Hunt, Stephanie Stout & Jenifer Stout; special grandchild, Terri Hunt “T.D.”;
3 step sons, Jeff Stout, Steve “Pig” Stout & Stacy Stout; loving uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and
many friends.
Mrs. Iris C. Cloyd Mrs. Iris C. Cloyd, 27 Court Drive Bristol, VA departed this life Monday, afternoon February 15, 2010 at Johnson City
Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Cloyd was born in Saltville, VA and made her home in Bristol, VA for the past 54 years. A member of John Wesley
United Methodist Church where she served on Dorcas. A member of the Friendly
12 club Mrs. Cloyd was proceeded in death by her husband, Mr. O.C. Cloyd, Sr.; son, Mr. Jerry W. Cloyd; grandson, Ollie Cloyd;
mother, Mrs. Magnolia Patterson;
father, Mr. James Winston Patterson; two brothers, Mr. Charles Eugene Patterson, Mr. George Patterson; three sisters, Mrs.
Lillian Anderson, Ora lee Duff & Mrs. Elizabeth Ingram. Survived by her two sons, Mr. Michael W. Cloyd & Mr. Ollie C. Cloyd, Jr.,; one Daughter-in-Law, Mrs. Rebecca L.
Baker; two steps sons, Dr. Tony Cloyd & Dr. Carter Joseph Cloyd; five grandchildren,
Charles Brilliam White, Renee Carter, Olivia Danielle Cloyd, Hali Odessa Cloyd, (Trey) Cloyd & Ollie C. Cloyd, III; several
great grandchildren. One brother, Mr. James Andrew Patterson; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Etta Delapp. Mrs. Patricia D. Goins
& Mrs. Sue Ella Bradley. Several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service for Mrs. Iris J. Cloyd will be conducted at John Wesley United Methodist
Church on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor Donald Swift, Officiating. The family will receive friends
from 2:00p.m. till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery
Mr. B. L. Underwood Mr. B. L. Underwood departed this
life early Saturday morning Feb 13, 2010 at his residence in Washington, D.C.. Funeral & Interment services will
be held in Kingsport, TN Arraignments are incomplete.
Titia Roberts-Hardie Titia Roberts-Hardie age 38 died January
2, 2010 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, she moved to Detroit at an early age
and became a member of the New Light Baptist Church and became Assistant Surperintendent of the Youth Sunday School and co-head
of the Youth Ministry. Mrs. Hardie was a student at Davenport University, where she was studying to be a coder in the Health
Care industry. She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents and an infant daughter Ashley. Mrs. Hardie
and her husband recently moved to Kingsport and had planned to stay. The family wishes to thank the WHVMC ICU for their efforts
and for your kindness, they also wish to thank the Sullivan County EMS for their efforts to save her life. Mrs. Hardie is
survived by her husband of 17 years Michael Hardie Kingsport, her parents David and Lillie Strurgis Detroit, one sister Ella Albweitel Warren, MI two brothers Duane Sturgis, Farmington MI, and David Sturgis II Detroit. She is also survived by two nieces and two nephews.
Mrs.
Anita Marie Shelley Mrs.
Anita Marie Shelley was born September 15th 1939. She departed this life January 8th 2010 in her home
of natural causes. Anita
was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was
employed at the Bristol Wellness Center (YMCA) where she kept the nursery for 15+ years. She was fondly called “Nana”
by not only her grandchildren, but also her nursery children and all the young people she took under her wing. She was
a lifelong member of Lee Street Baptist Church in Bristol , Virginia where she served as a deaconess and faithful member of
the gospel choir, women’s choir and the Tri-Cities Mass Community Choir. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Fred and Mrs. Edith Caldwell and her husband of 44 years, Mr. Louis Walter Shelley,
Jr. She leaves
to mourn her death, her three sons: Mr. Tracy (Cathy) Shelley, Mr. Troy (Nicole) Shelley, and Mr. Todd (Helen) Shelley; six
grandchildren, DeShaud, Staci, Corey, Talya, Tyra and Camryn. Funeral
Services for Mrs. Anita Marie Shelley will be conducted from Lee Street Baptist Church Tuesday January
12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. with Reverend W.A. Johnson Officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.
until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Ms. Jeanette Edwards Ms. Jeanette Edwards, 84, 907 W. Mary Street Bristol, VA. Departed this life Friday, December, 25, 2009 at Wellmont
Bristol Regional Medical Center after a lingering illness. Ms. Edwards was a
lifelong residence of Bristol, VA. A member of Lee Street Baptist Church. Proceeded in death by her grandparents, Mr. James and Mrs. Hannah Houston; parents; Mr. Ben & Mrs. Eva Gammon;
daughter, Ms. Barbara Edwards, sister, Ms. Joanne Anderson;. Survived by one son, Mr. John Edwards, III; grandson, Mr. John Scott Edwards & Mr. William C. Fugate, Jr.; and
a host of other loving relatives. The family will receive friends at Lee Street Baptist Church from 11:00a.m. To 11:45a.m. Interment service will be
conducted from Mountain View Cemetery at 12:00 noon.
Mr. Clyde Releford, Jr. Mr. Clyde Releford, Jr. departed this life on Monday, December 14, 2009 at his residence after a brief illness. Mr. Releford was born in Norton, VA .
A member of Central Baptist Church. Proceeded in death by his mother, Mrs. Kathelene Releford; father Mr.
Clyde Releford; grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson; one sister, Mrs. Sanders Wolfe; one brother, Edward Lee Releford. Survived by two sons, Mahia Releford, James Releford Greer; five grandchildren; one great
grandchild; one sister, Ms. Patricia Ann Stokely; several nieces & nephews; great nephews & nieces; Very special friend,
Canice McMiller. Friends may call at the sister’s residence Ms. Patricia Ann Stokely on Wheatly St. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Clyde Releford will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Central Baptist
Church with Pastor Ricardo R. Dorcean officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. till the hour of service. Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Releford will lie-in-state at Central Baptist Church from 9:00 am till the hour of service.
Mr. James "Jack" Riley Mr. James "Jack" Riley 85 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at Wellmont
Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his mother Ala Belle Riley, Bristol, VA. Three daughters and
one son, Margaret Riley Diggs (Willie), Marietta, GA; Sandra Riley Claytor (Mike), Dublin, VA; Angela Riley Wilford (Harris),
Marietta, GA; Garland Joe Riley, Bristol, VA. Grandchildren; Wendell Pope, Marlena Pope, Max Mitchell, Alicia Ross, Jayda
Wilford, Justin Wilford; Great-grandchildren; Alexis Pope, Jared Mitchell, Meredith Mitchell. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 17, from 11-12 at Saint Anne Catholic
Church. Funeral will follow immediately at the church at 12 Noon. Interment will be at Mountain Home Cemetery, Johnson City,
TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Anne Catholic School
or the American Lung Association.
Mr. Ollie C. Cloyd (OC) Mr. Ollie C. Cloyd (OC), 79, 27 Court Street, departed this life on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Grace Health Care in
Abingdon, VA. Mr. Cloyd was a lifelong citizen of Bristol VA. He served in the U.S.
Army, U.S. Navy, United States Air Force & Masonic Mason. He Attended Morristown College and retired from Smith Kline
Beechem. A member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. Proceeded in death by his mother, Mrs. Lillian J. Cloyd; father, Mr. Ollie R. Cloyd & one son, Jerry W. Cloyd. Survived by his wife, Mrs. Iris J. Cloyd; four sons, Mr. Ollie C. Cloyd, Jr. Bristol, VA , Mr. Michael W. Cloyd, Allentown,
PA, Dr. Carter Joseph Cloyd, Philadelphia, PA & Mr. Tony V. Cloyd, Philadelphia, PA.; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews. Funeral Service for Mr. Ollie C. Cloyd will be conducted at John Wesley United Methodist
Church on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 1:00P.M. with Pastor Donald Swift, Officiating. The family will receive friends from
12 noon till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery
Mrs. Shirley Preston Mrs. Shirley Ann Sensabaugh
Preston went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 25, 2009 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Center after a short illness. She was born December
17, 1936 in Clinchco, Va to Henrietta and Brice Sensabaugh. She retired from Raytheon Company after 26
years of employment. Shirley was an active member of Lee Street Baptist Church where she served in may
capacities. Most recently, she served on the Deaconess board, W.M.S. and the Praise and Worship Team.
Her life was a reflection of her love for the Lord and her service to others. Shirley is preceded
in death by one son, Brock Sensabaugh Preston, her parents, Mr. Brice and Mrs. Henrietta Sensabaugh, and three brothers, Fred
(Ruth) Williams, William, and Roy Sensabaugh. Survivors include her
husband of 50 years. Thomas Preston, son Thomas Preston Jr. Bristol, Tn sisters Mrs. Lorraine (Harold)
Barber, Alexandria, Va. Mrs. Helen (Olan) Farris, Bristol, Tn Mrs. Betty Carter, Bristol, TN Two Brothers, Carl(Doris) Sensabaugh,
Lanham, MD. Virgil (Laundria) Sensabaugh of Columbus, OH. She is also survived by a
s host of other family members and friends. The family will
receive friends from 1:30pm to 2:30pm at the Lee Street Baptist Church: Home going funeral services will follow at 2:30pm.
A committal service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Nephews and great nephews will serve
as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be made to the Lee Street Baptist Youth Choir, 1 Mary
Street, Bristol, Va. 24201
Mr. James (Mike) Fugate Mr. James Howard (Mike) Fugate, 55, 424 Hill Park Dr., born July 24, 1954 went to be with the Lord November 24, 2009
at Wellmont Hospice House In Bristol, Va.
He is the son of Mrs. Marie B Fugate and the late Mr. William Fugate of Abingdon, Va. Born in Abingdon, Va Mike graduated from Abingdon High School in 1972. After
graduation he enlisted in the U.S.Navy for 4 years serving as postal clerk for the U.S.S Farragut,D.D.6.-37 home ported in
Norfolk, Va. Mike was employed at Sandvik Mining and Construction for 31 years. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother Clark Alexander (Zan) Fugate, Grandmother, Nellie C. Luckey; Aunt Rosa Powell and
special cousin, Mildred Anderson Mike is survived by his loving wife Mrs. Valerie C, Fugate of 24 years, two sons Michael James Fugate, and Desmond
Alexander Fugate all of Bristol,Va; Three brothers Robert W (Liz)Fugate, Thomas A. (Patricia) Fugate both of Norfolk, Va. And Craig S. Fugate of Abingdon, Va. One
sister Ms. Angela M. Fugate of Abingdon, Va. His extended family godson C.J.Lee Mother and Father-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Otis
Payne. Brother-in-law Raphael (Willie) Cansler two sister-in-laws Charlotte Stanton and Denise (Lee) Wagner and a host of
nieces, nephews and cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family at raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com Mrs. Emily Aquila Banks,45 Oakview Circle, Bristol, VA. Departed this life early Thursday morning, November 5, 2009 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Jeanne Rogers Shoffner
Mrs. Jeanne Rogers
Shoffner, 73 265 Beaumont Lane, Bristol, TN departed this life on Monday morning September 14, 2009 at Wellmont
Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Shoffner was a native
of White Plains, NY and made her home in Bluff City, TN and the Bristol area for the past 19 years.
A member of Lee
Street Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her
mother, Mrs. Helen Adams and father Mr. William Adams
Survivors; husband, Mr. Melvin
Shoffner; one son, Mr. Selwyn Walker and one daughter, Mrs. Gilda Rogers; one grandchild, Ms. Ashley Hollins.
A Memorial Service for Mrs. Jeanne Shoffner will be conducted at
Lee Street Baptist Church on Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The family will receive
friends from 6:00 p.m. till the hour of service.
Mrs. Rosa C. Smith Mrs. Rosa C. Smith 67, 2161 Bradley St. Bristol, Va. departed this life Saturday
September 12, 2009 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. Mrs. Smith was a
native of Abingdon, Va and for the past 51 years made her home in Bristol, Va. She was a member of Everflowing Well Church, where she served as an usher. She was employed at Electrolux for 32 years.
Surviving are: Her Husband, Mr. John H. Smith of the home, 2 sons; Spencer Horton and Lance Horton.
A. daughter Mrs. Shannon Grandison, 3 grandchildren, 1 brother, Mr. Harrison Cooke 1 sister: Mrs. Azerene Springs. Home going celebration services for Mrs. Rosa C. Smith will be conducted Friday September 18, 2009 at 11:00am at Everflowing
Well Church with Pastor Elder Joe Hairston, officiating. The family will receive friends at 10:00am until
the hour of service. Interment will follow at the VA. National Cemetery, Mountain Home TN.
Born in Kingsport, TN March 21, 1938, he graduated from Douglas
High School, was employed by Eastman Kodak Co. and Holston Valley Medical Center before attending N.C. A&T. He then pursued
an outstanding career in the U.S. Army and retired as a Master Sgt. after 26 years of service. Sarge returned to Kingsport in 1981. He owned and operated “Sarges
Place Restaurant” in the Riverview Community for 31 years. He will be remembered for his famous tank burgers, love dust
sauce, and the saying “you don’t need no teeth to eat my beef”. Sarge was a brother of the Clinch Mountain Lodge Elks #531 and
a member of the American Legion Post of Kingsport, TN. Sarge was a Pillar of the Riverview community and will be greatly
missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fannie M. Murrell, his
father, James E. Swafford, father-in-law Lowell A. Webb, Sr., son-in-law Kirk Grady, and brother-in-law
Fredrick P. Mills, Sr. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 40 years, Mrs. Olivia
Swafford, sons, Eddie Swafford (April), James Swafford, Jr. (Jamie), daughter, Tanya Grady of Delaware, and mother-in-law,
Rosemary Webb, sisters-in-law, Sylvia Mills, Lois Lawson, all of Philadelphia, PA, brother-in-law, Lowell Webb, Jr. (Evelyn)
of Hockessin, DE, grandchildren Devaun Swafford, Jalen Grady, Jalen Swafford Burgess, Trahson Swafford White, Kariah Grady,
Shadae Swafford, Malaya Swafford, Skysha Swafford, Dru Swafford White, Alanta Swafford, Jaliyah Swafford, one god child, Nika
Tarter, and a host of family and friends. Visitation will be at Central Baptist Church, Thursday, September
10, 2009 from 5:00-7:00pm followed by funeral services at 7:00pm with Rev. Ricardo Dorcean and Rev. Dr.
Anthony Daniels officiating the service. Burial will be Friday September 11, 2009 at 11:00 am at Mountain
Home Veteran’s Cemetery with Military rites by the TN U.S. National Guard. Cortege will depart Central Baptist Church
at 10:00am
Blanche Harper Born Blanche was married to Joe Harper in
1956 and out of this union seven children were born, Martha J. Harper, Terry J. Harper, Vincent W. Harper, Melvin L. Harper,
Steven J. Harper, Marsha Y. Harper and Duane M. Harper. Blanche was a member of great-grandchildren
and a host of other relatives and friends.
Rev. Frank Lynch Rev. Frank Lynch, 95, 930 E. Sevier St. departed this
life on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Rev. Lynch was raised in Hawkins Count. He retired
from Eastman Chemical Co. and a Minister. Preceded in Death by his parents, son, Kenneth L Lynch;
three brothers, Mr. L.D. Lynch, Mr. Monroe Lynch and Mr. Clarence Lynch; Survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Mae Lynch of the
home; two sons, John Frank Lynch, Jr. and Donald Lynch; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ann Porter and a host of other relatives.
Funeral Service for Rev. Frank Lynch will be conducted
at 12 Noon, Friday, August 21, 2009 at St. Mark United Methodist Church with Rev. Clark Jenkins & Rev. E.E. Widby, Officiating. The
family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Church Cemetery in New Canton.
Mr. Will Edward “Eddie” Worthington Mr. Will Edward “Eddie” Worthington departed this life on Wednesday, August, 12,
2009 at his home. “Eddie was born September 19, 1938 to will Edward ad Edith Swafford Worthington in Pikeville,
TN. He graduated from Pikeville H.S. class of 1957. He retired from Bristol Metals after 15 years
of service. He was preceded in death by his parent and oldest brother James Worthington. Survivors include his loving wife Mrs. Frances Coffey Worthington of Bristol. Three sons,
Will Worthington, III, Corkey Worthington, Valrico, FL and Ray Tallas Pikeville,TN ; three step children, Darren, Tammy and
Danita; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Freddie (Baragene) Worthington and Richard (Diane) Worthington; special cousins,
James William (Olivia) Swafford, Kingsport, TN, Janette Miller of Greenville and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services for Mr. Worthington will be conducted at John Wesley united Methodist Church
on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rev. Donald Swift officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. till the hour of service. The interment will follow at Forrest Hill
Memory Gardens.
Duane Lamar Harr Foster Duane Lamar Harris Foster, departed this life at Wellmont
Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 11, 2009 and was called to his heavenly home on July 23, 2009. Survived in death by his parents, Duane Lamar Harris
and Cleopatra McMorris. Graveside service for Duane Lamar Harris Foster will
be conducted at Mountain View Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 with Rev. William J. Reid officiating.
Dietrich A. Adetayo
With great faith, love and courage and a brief illness Dietrich
A. Adetayo age 31, was born February 6, 1978 to Kehinde and Virginia "Val" Adetayo, and answered the Savior's call Sunday
afternoon June 28, 2009 at his home on Bluff City Hwy. Bristol, TN. Funeral Service for Mr. Dietrich A. Adetayo will be conducted on Saturday, July 4,
2009 at 12 Noon at Harris Anderson A.M.E. Zion
Church with Pastor Pamela Hoard officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. till the hour of service. The Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Kalin Michael Christopher Clark Kalin Michael Christopher Clark was born March 3, 2009 to the parentage of John Garza and Amica Clark. On May 26, 2009,
God called for Kalin to be with him. He leaves to cherish his memories his parents, John Garza & Amica Clark; paternal grandparents, Richard & Diana
Garza; maternal grandparents, Christopher & Carlita Williams & Doug Fuller; Great- Grandmother, Brenda Ayala; great
grandfather, Ralph Coffey; great grandparent Ted & Wanda Eller; great, great grandmother, Louise Dixon; uncle, Michael
Clark; a host of other relatives & friends. Graveside service for Kalin Michael Christofer Clark will conducted at
Mrs. Sandra Marie Franklin
Mrs. Sandra Marie Franklin departed
this life on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Franklin was born August
24, 1947 to the late Tyler and Beatrice Franklin; she was a graduate of Tennessee High School class of 1966 Bachelor of Arts
and science Degree from Tennessee St. University, class of 93.
She received Jesus at an early
age and was raised up in Hood Memorial Methodist Church.
Survivor includes two sons, Howard
Mathew (Millie) Franklin and Kevin Pender (Lorrie) Mason; Three grandchildren, Sierra, Shane Mason and James Franklin; several
cousins; special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Lewis and good friend Ms. Beeler and staff at Shelby Towers.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Franklin
will be conducted at Lee Street Baptist Church on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating. The
family will receive friends from 12 noon till the hour of service. The interment will follow at Eastern Heights Cemetery.
Friends may contact the home of Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mason 150 Elm Lane
Bluff City, TN 37618 ph. # 423-391-7472
James Lee Mullins 58
departed this life on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
Graduated from Dobyns Bennett High
School in 1968 and attended college in Nashville, TN where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering.
A devoted member of The Great Commission
Church.
Preceded in death by his father,
Mr. Emmitt Mullins; cousin, Fletcher Hutcherson;
Survived by; mother, Ms. Bulah Banner;
three children, host of cousins, nieces & nephews. A very special friend Barbara McIntee.
Funeral Services for Mr. Mullins
will be conducted from The Great Commission Church on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Matthew Thomas officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery.
Ballard P. Lee, Jr.
Born March 24, 1945, he was the son of
the late Ballard Lee, Sr. and Lottie Lee of Ballard served in the United States Marine
Corps as a sergeant during the Vietnam War. In 1972, he received a Bachelor of Arts
degree in business from He is survived by his loving wife Era
A. Lee of 40 years, his son, Mr. Jason Todd Lee and wife, Ragini, their children, Derrick Jerron and Amaya Symone of Bristol,
Va; and daughter, Mrs. Erika Lee Nasah and husband, Kuodjou of Glen Allen, Va.; sister, Mrs. Lois Yvonne Payne and husband,
Otis of Bristol, Va.; brother-in-law, Kenneth Harville, Sr. and wife, Dorothy Harville of Johnson City, Tn.; special son,
Mr. Michael L. Lee and special granddaughter, Danika Michale of Bristol, Va.; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at
3 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at the Pallbearers will be Eddie Lee, Carlos
Lee, Kelvin Lee, Robert Lee, Mike Fugate, Leroy Worley, Keith Foote, Scott Jones, Raphael Cansler, Donnie Foote, Kenny Harville,
Jr., Robert “Lucky” Daggs, and Michael Foote. Honorary pallbearers will be former
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Elbert Bell Mr. Joseph
“Joe” Elbert Bell, 55, departed this life on Saturday, April 18, 2009, at his residence. Mr. Joe
Bell was born March 11, 1954 in Flint, Michigan, the son of Dorothy and Sam Bell. He
attended the Flint public schools and graduated from Flint Northern High School, class of “1972”. He furthered his education at Michigan State University and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Joe worked as a salesman in the Insurance and Advertising industries. He was the founder and owner of National Hotel Guide, located in Bristol and was a member of the Lions
Club. Joe was an avid fan of basketball and he enjoyed throwing barbecues at
his home for family and friends. Mr. Bell
was preceded in death by his parents Sam and Dorothy Bell and other relatives He leaves
to cherish his memory: loving wife, Shirley Bell; 3 step children, Parker Gammon, Miami FL, Karen Franklin, Phoenix AZ and
Paula Franklin, Flint MI; 4 brothers, Sam Bell, Flint MI, Sam (Valarie) Bell Jr., Ellenwood GA, Charlie (Margaretta) Bell
Stone Mountain GA and Kevin (Beverly) Bell; 2 sisters, Louise (LeRoy) Lever, Grand Blanc MI, Sandra Avery, Burton MI and other
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including his Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brothers. Memorial
services for Mr. Bell will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 West Mary Street,
Pastor W. A. Johnson officiating. Family will receive friends from 12 noon till
the hour of service.
Mr. Wesley Glen Black
Mr. Wesley Glen Black, 56, 712 Goodson Street. Departed this life
on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at his residence after a brief illness.
Survived by two daughters, Melissa Black, April (Fred), Wright both of Chattanooga, TN; one sister Teresa
Bell, Bristol, VA; two brothers, Arthur Black Evans, GA & James Black, Hiltons,
VA; one aunt Josephine Gudger Atlanta, GA; one uncle, Wesley Black, Bluff City, TN; five grandchildren; many cousins, nieces
and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at Mountain
View Cemetery on Sunday, April 5, 2009 with Pastor Pamela L. Hoard, Officiating.
Mr. Ronald Coleman Anderson
Mr. Ronald Coleman Anderson departed this life peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Greystone Health Care Center, Blountville, TN with his family around him. He was born December 6, 1938 in Abingdon, VA to the late
Ernest Anderson and Catherine Anderson Clark. Mr. Anderson was educated in the public schools in Abingdon, VA
and Kimball, WV. He spent most of his adult life and employment in the Bristol area.
Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by two brothers, Phillip Anderson and Ernest W. Anderson, Jr.;
three sisters, Evelyn Silas, Joanne Pope and Nancy Davis.
Survived by two sons, Patrick Anderson and Alex (Melissa) both of Bristol, TN; his former wife, Ms. Laurene Hogans
of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Cloee and Coleman Anderson, and Mikala Elam all of Bristol,
TN; sister, Frederica (Norman) Cook of Bristol, VA; brother-in-law, John Ed (Drucilla) Hogans, Jr.; several nieces and nephews,
cousins, and a host of friends.
A memorial
service will be conducted from the John Wesley United Methodist Church, 311 Lee Street, Bristol, VA on Saturday, April 4,
2009 at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Donald Swift, Officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. till the hour of service.
Mrs. Cassandra Y. McDaniel Mrs. Cassandra Y. McDaniel of 1140 Raccoon Court, departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Annie Penn Memorial
hospital. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Bristol, VA to Mrs. Larry Newton and Gloria English and attended Tennessee High School. She was
a member of Browns Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Mr. James McDaniel, of the home; son, William B. Charette, and Enrique, both of the home; daughters,
Turquoise Charette, Emerald McDaniel and Diamond McDaniel, all of the home; father, Mr. Larry Newton, of Bristol, VA; Mother,
Mrs. Gloria English, of Bristol, VA; grandmother, Mrs. Edna English, of Bristol, VA; aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws and other
relatives and friends. Funeral Services for Mrs. Cassandra Y. McDaniel will be conducted from the Lee Street Baptist Church on Saturday March
21, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. W.A. Johnson, Officiating. Interment service will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. till the hour of Service.
Mr. Wesley Allen Archer
Mr.
Wesley Allen Archer 52, 1014 Dale St. departed this life on Saturday March 14, 2009 after a brief illness.
Mr.
Archer was a member of the Baptist Faith.
He
was preceded in death by his mother, father, grandmother, 1 brother and 1 sister.
Survivors:
one son, Mr. Justin Archer; one brother, Mr. Lonnie Cox; several nieces & nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral
Services for Mr. Archer will be conducted at Central Baptist Church on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Anthony
Daniels officiating. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. The family will receive friends from
12 noon till the hour of service.
Mrs. Estella Morrison Jackson Mrs. Estella M. Jackson 418 Russell St. departed this life early Friday morning March 13, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. Jackson was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. She was married to Mr. Leroy Jackson which preceded her in death which includes her Father, Mother, 3 Sisters and 5 Brothers, Survivors: Several Nieces & Nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Interment service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2008 at Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Donald Swift,
Officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. till the hour of service.
Mrs. Francis Helen Mitchell Frances Helen Mitchell,
age 79, departed her life here and joined the Lord on Tuesday, March 3, 2009, Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Doris Jacqueline ‘Jackie’ Golden Pender Oxendine
Doris Jacqueline ‘Jackie’
Golden Pender Oxendine was born on April 24, 1938 and departed her life early Saturday morning, February 7,2009. She was the
seventh child of twelve siblings of Dathony and Louise Pender. She was born in Bristol, Virginia and lived here all of her
adult life. She met and married the love of her life James ‘Jay’
and out that union 4 children were born Janice Marie, Juandrea ‘Judy’ Roxann, and two that preceded her in death
(Joan Elizabeth and James). She was preceded in death by both parents Louise
and Dathony Pender, maternal and paternal grand parents, 8 brothers and 2 sisters. Pastor Oxendine education included:
graduate of Douglas High School, Bristol, VA, Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA and School of Nursing, San
Diego, CA. She also received her Real Estate License, and her LPN Certification. Pastor Oxendine accepted Jesus as
her Savior in Christ and was an active member since her early childhood. She
was currently serving as Pastor for Morning Star FBH Church, for the past twenty one years.
While serving as Pastor she also served as Ambassador for Christ and held various positions with the Tennessee District.
In her honor she was the recipient of a plaque for life long service with the Fire Baptist Holiness Church movement. Pastor Oxendine served on Board
of Directors Crisis Center, was the first woman to serve as President for the Bristol Area Ministerial Alliance. She served
on the Board Of Directors Twin City Charter AARP, she was part of the chaplain staff at the Wellmont Center, Board of Directors
People Incorporated, and also served as chaplain at the Bristol Virginia Correctional Center. Other organizations included
March of Dimes, Community Food Pantry and NAACP. Pastor Oxendine served her community well and took pride in doing so. Pastor Oxendine was an accomplished
pianist, organist, and guitarist and was a recording artist, song writer, and composer. Sometimes in the evening you often
hear her playing the harmonica. She was a member of ASCAPS, President of JPO Music Ministries, and President of Moneka Records.
Pastors music career allow her to performed at the Apollo Theatre, New York, Jamaica and Australia. Her last project she was working
on was writing a book, she had completed her draft was in the process of having it published entitled “My Circumstances
Will Not Dictate My Faith”. She leaves to cherish her memories:
Husband James ‘Jay’ W Oxendine, Bristol, VA, children: Juandrea “Judy” Madison and her husband Jackie,
Bristol, VA; Janice Fitzsimonds and her husband Allan, Fishers, IN; Granddaughter: Moneka Halim (her companion Bill Dougherty)
and Great Grandson: Khiry Halim, Johnson City, TN; Brother: Donald Pender, wife Vanessa, Bristol, VA; Sister In-laws: Frances
Johnson, Harrisburg, PA and Grace Oxendine, York, PA. Brother In-Law: James Hicks, Lebanon, VA; Uncle: James McDowell, Baltimore,
MD; host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and close family friends. Funeral Services for Pastor Oxendine
will be conducted at Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 Mary Street Bristol, VA on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. with
Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. till the hour of service. The interment will be conducted at Mt. View Cemetery, Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mrs. Emma Bailey Mrs. Emma Bailey was born on July 8,
1913, in Emma attended Emma was preceded in death by her mother,
Janie Louis Gregory; son, William Earl Goodrum; devoted companion Wilbur “Babe” Woods, and sisters, Patsy Jane
Jackson, Sue Esther Gregory and Eleanor Byrdsong. She leaves to cherish her life’s good works a loving and devoted son,
Charles Alfred Goodrum, his wife, Alice; a sister, Mona Jean Smith of Corona California; a niece, Margo White of Bristol,
Tennessee; a nephew, Miles Morrison (Dinah) of California; and extended family, Emily, Billy and Ida Perkins; four grandchildren,
Cassandra Goodrum Burton and her husband, Alfred; Charles Alfred Goodrum, Jr., his wife Donna; Kimberly Ann Goodrum; and Kevin
Goodrum, and his wife Kaye. Her memory is also cherished by 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, many nieces,
nephews and cousins and a host of loving friends and neighbors.
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